Cemented stems: a requisite in revision total knee replacement.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Stems may improve fixation and stability of components during revision total knee replacement. However, the choice between cemented and cementless stems is not a clear one. Cemented stems offer several advantages in terms of versatility, mechanical stability, surgical technique and clinical outcome over their cementless counterpart.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Bone Cements
- Knee Prosthesis
Anatomy
- knee